St Stephen and St Tathan Caerwent

The church: St Stephen's and St Tathan’s, Caerwent Monmouthshire, Wales.
Denomination: The Church in Wales, Diocese of Monmouth.
The building: A medieval church situated within some tall Roman walls and villas – a small Roman town. The church has a fine medieval tower. The oldest part of the church is the 13th century chancel with fittings by the 20th century English ecclesiastical architect George Pace, noted for his maintenance and restoration work on historic churches. There are Roman bits and pieces nearby, although the church has a severe Victorian south aisle.
The church: They are one of four churches in the Caerwent parish group. They appear lively and are very much a local Monmouthshire church. Attendance is low but vibrant. The church is open every day for prayer, rest and meditation. One mass is celebrated each Sunday, with one Sunday each month set aside for family worship. Evening communion is also held one Sunday (and sometimes two) each month. Their website includes a link to the Ship of Fools under the caption "Have a sense of humour; Jesus did."
The neighbourhood: Caerwent was once a Roman city called Venta Silarium. Many Roman ruins can still be seen, including houses and shops, the forum, and a temple. Much of the modern town was built from stones taken from the Roman remains. Also nearby are a sad derelict house and several ruined churches at Sudbrook and Runston where communities have disappeared.